How to Apply for a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship
Parents whose children have the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship can access their student scholarship information online in the parent portal near the bottom of this page. The parent portal allows real-time access to information such as application status, progress reports and monthly invoices.
STEP 1: Review Eligibility Criteria
Families that are interested in the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship program can review eligibility criteria on this webpage. If any eligibility criteria apply to your student, the next step would be to find a school or provider.
STEP 2: Find a Provider
If a student is eligible for the Jon Peterson Special Needs (JPSN) Scholarship Program, the first step is to select a participating JPSN Scholarship Provider to serve their child’s educational needs.
- Click on Scholarship Provider Directory to find a provider in your area.
- Follow the instructions on the Dashboard to select the Jon Peterson Scholarship.
How to Renew
THE SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL PERIOD BEGINS FEBRUARY 1 OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
Students who are currently receiving a Jon Peterson Special Needs scholarship can renew the scholarship as long as they meet the following requirements:
- They take all required state achievement tests for their grade level.
- Continue to be identified as having a disability by their resident school district; and
- Have a current individualized education program (IEP).
Parents of renewal students who meet these requirements must complete a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship form and submit it to the private school/provider that their child will attend for the school year.
Last Modified: 3/9/2026 11:47:53 AM